Page 63 - The Letter By Ann Newhouse

should tell her I’m interested in Amber. Feeling a little bored he decided to try calling his father’s colleague, ten at night, hope he does not mind the late hour.
‘Hello! May I speak to Henry Stapleton’.
‘Who may I say is calling’, A female voice inquired.
‘Sorry for calling so late I have tried many times through the day’, Rex apologized. ‘I’m calling on behalf of my father Tony O Keefe’.
‘I’m Henry’s wife Debbie, hold the line while I see if he is available’.
‘Hello! Rex O Keefe, Henry Stapleton speaking, I have been expecting your call’. ‘Mr. Harris tells me you knew my father some years ago’.
‘That’s correct, it’s about five years since I’ve seen or spoke to him’.
‘I would like to meet up if that is possible’, Rex begged.
‘You will have to give me some time, I have been in America for the last couple of months I’m only home today’, Henry explained.
‘If I could call you in another few weeks, maybe you can give me any information you have. I can then arrange to meet you personally’.
‘YES! that will be fine will speak to you then’, click, Henry hung up.
Feeling a little disappointed Rex realized it would be end of August by the time he would find out anything about his father from Henry.
‘Great Paul! See you soon’, Penny was very excited, she had missed her son. I wonder why Paul is being so secretive about giving me information as who is traveling home with him? ‘Maybe he’s found a girlfriend along the way, he sounded very mysterious about his new friend’, Penny though with a smile.
‘Amber your very good to come in at such short notice, I hope I didn’t interrupt your painting.